Twin Trees Vet Talk│Free Vet Advice Podcast

Watch the full episode on the Twin Trees Vet Talk Playlist! *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk. Dr. Holowaychuk is a Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate. Together we discuss the veterinary mental health and suicide crisis, and our respective experiences with burnout in the vet...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk. Dr. Holowaychuk is a Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Specialist and Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate.  Together we discuss the veterinary mental health and suicide crisis, and our respective experiences with burnout in the veterinary profession. Dr. Holowaychuk shares her personal jo...

Watch the full episode on the Twin Trees Vet Talk Playlist! *** On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada). Dr. King tells us what it is like to be a veterinary surgery specialist and tells us about the specialized training specialists go thr...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King tells us what it is like to be a veterinary surgery specialist and tells us about the specialized training specialists go through after vet school (usually 4-5 additional years). He a...

Watch the full episode episode here 👉: https://youtu.be/WARqEWd3p_0 On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks: "How do I know if my bulldog needs airway surgery?"  We...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mike King. Dr. King is a Veterinary Surgery Specialist at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Dr. King helps us answer a question from a pet owner who asks:: "How do I know if my bulldog needs airway surgery?"  We discuss some of the signs that suggest a bulldog may need surgery o...

Watch the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/-8rJYwud9vc. On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Marnie Ford. Dr. Ford is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Many people purchasing pets from breeders may not realize that certain eye diseases are extremely common in those breeds. We discuss some of the eye diseases tha...

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Marnie Ford. Dr. Ford is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  Many people purchasing pets from breeders may not realize that certain eye diseases are extremely common in those breeds. We discuss some of the eye diseases prospective owners should be prepared for and that breeders shou...

In this video we discuss the ethical topic of greed in the veterinary profession, as well as other issues, including pet owners not being informed about the cost of medical care, and the value of having good medical insurance. Resources: What Being a Veterinarian Really Takes | Melanie Bowden, DVM | TEDxCoeurdalene  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=objP3E625Xo Ted Talk: Philip Zimbardo "The Ps...

Your dog needs you to help protect him from parvovirus. Parvo has no definite cure, is expensive to treat, and can be fatal. But there is good news: parvo is easy to prevent. What is parvo? Parvo is caused by a virus (canine parvovirus type 2). Parvo emerged in the United States in 1978 and killed puppies in epidemic proportions until the mid 1980s, when a vaccine was developed. In many parts of N...

In this video we discuss what to do if you don't agree with what your vet says, when to get a second opinion, and when you should get a referral to a specialist. We discuss how important it is to be your pet's advocate.  .Q: (DONNY):  I took my dog Chani to the vet because she was not able to get up or go on a walk she is six years old and until recently has been very athletic.  The...

In this video we discuss what to do if your pregnant pet is experiencing complications like pain or bleeding during labour and delivery. We also discuss what it means to be a responsible pet breeder, and some important things to keep in mind before breeding pets. We also discuss the responsibilities and medical costs required of pet ownership, and recommend that pet owners become informed of and p...

In this video we discuss rashes. The golden rule is that you can never be 100% sure what a rash is based on its appearance. There are many different causes of a rash (some are less serious, some are more serious), and so your veterinarian may need to run some diagnostic tests to get a better understanding of what is causing the rash. Hives are a common rash that result from an allergic reaction. A...

*ALWAYS TALK TO A VET BEFORE INDUCING VOMITING* In this video we discuss what to do if your dog ingests part of a tennis ball or other gastrointestinal foreign body (GIFB) (like rocks, corn cobs, peach pits, hair elastics, toys, socks, etc.). We discuss the risks these items pose to dogs, like intestinal obstruction that can require surgery. We discuss when a procedure to the remove the object (li...

In this video we discuss what ascites is, and the list the many different underlying medical problems (like heart failure, cancer, and low protein levels) that can cause ascites. We discuss the  diagnostic tests that are needed to investigate the undelrying cause, and what therapeutic abdominocentesis involves. We also discuss what to do if you notice that your pet has a distended abdomen (th...

In this video we discuss the various factors to consider when an older pet is facing dental surgery. We discuss the risks of general anesthesia in geriatric pets, and how to minimize these risks by ensuring that your pet is otherwise healthy and a good anesthetic candidate. We also discuss the responsibilities and medical costs required of pet ownership, and recommend that pet owners become inform...

In this episode we discuss what to do if you think your pet is having laboured breathing, or breathing that is heavier or noisier than usual. Laboured breathing is considered an emergency, and could be life-threatening. It is best to have this concern evaluated immediately by a veterinarian. If you think your pet is experiencing laboured breathing, take your pet to the nearest emergency clinic. Ca...

In this video we discuss what to do if your dog ingests feminine hygeine products (like tampons) from the garbage. We discuss the risks these items pose to dogs, like intestinal obstruction that can require surgery. We discuss how to induce vomiting in dogs at home using hydrogen peroxide, and provide other tips to ensure that your pet receives medical care in a timely manner, before it is too lat...

In this video we discuss topical flea medication toxicity, and the importance of following the label instructions on medications. We also discuss some other toxins in the home (like tea tree oil) and how to learn about other household dangers and toxins. IMPORTANT CONTACTS: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hotline: (888) 426-4435 https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Additional Resource...

Dr. Katie Buss. Dr. Buss is a small animal veterinarian and winner of the "My Vet’s the Best," a nationwide contest that honours veterinarians for their outstanding service. We ask Dr. Buss: Q) What's your best advice for pet owners? And of course, we want to know: Q) What's your favourite animal? Dr. Buss' best advice: 1) PET MEDICAL INSURANCE: Pet medical insurance saves lives. It reduces stress...

In this video we discuss the risks of giving over-the-counter pain medications like aspirin, ibrupofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) to dogs and whether or not it is safe. We also provide other tips on how to keep your pet safe from poisonings and intoxications in the home.   Important Contacts:  ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hotline: (888) 426-4435 http://bit.ly/2ID5eiw   O...

WARNING: Sensitive content. This video is for educational purposes. Viewer discretion is advised. Please be respectful. FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/pet-parenting-101/the-truth-about-euthanasia In this video we discuss one of our most requested topics: euthanasia. We discuss the frequency with which veterinarians are exposed to death and the main reasons that pets are euthanized....

In this video we discuss what to do if you notice your dog or cat has a lump. We discuss that there are many different causes of lumps (from insect bites and cysts to cancer), and we explain that it is important to obtain a biopsy of the lump (like an FNA or fine needle aspirate) to understand what it is. We talk about what cancer is, and how it can spread (or metastasize) to other parts of the bo...

In this video we discuss what to do if your pet ingests rat or mouse poison (rodenticide). We also discuss the environmental impact of rodenticide and its harmful effects on wildlife. Finally, we include resources on whom to call if your pet has been poisoned, how to induce vomiting at home in dogs using hydrogen peroxide (please also watch Dr. Justine Lee's video on this for important tips), and...

DOG BITES: Fear aggression is a behavioural disease that could put your pet’s life at risk. If the medical team cannot safely examine or handle your pet in an emergency, that could mean the difference between life and death.  Luckily, fear is something that can be trained away. It is really important for dogs to have positive experiences at the vet. If left untreated, fear aggression can esca...